2015 Map of Astoria

About this map

Astoria serves as the primary hub in this portion of Illinois, where the street grid converges at the intersection of W State St and N Chestnut St. The surrounding landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the upland agricultural plateaus near Leesburg to the complex riverine environment of the Illinois River valley. To the south, the river creates a wide floodplain dotted with secondary waterways like Hickory Slough, Panther Slough, and Cross Slough, alongside major water bodies such as Ingram Lake and Crane Lake. This area is rich in family and community heritage, evidenced by numerous burial grounds including the Old Order Baptist Brethren Cem and Salisbury Cem. The network of backroads, including Hell Ridge Rd and Cox Hollow Rd, provides a detailed view of the rural settlement patterns between Bader, Sheldons Grove, and Browning.